Early Republic: Jefferson

Multiple Choice

Why was gaining access to the Mississippi River important for the United States during the Early Republic?

• To expand trade and commerce in Western rural areas

• To establish military bases along the river

• To prevent Spanish influence in the region

• To increase agricultural production

Multiple Choice

Which two warnings did Washington give to the people of the United States within his Farewell Address?

• Avoid European affairs and avoid political parties

• Expand westward and increase trade

• Support France in wars and build a strong navy

• Increase taxes and create a national bank

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were beliefs held by Hamilton and the Federalists?

• National government power was supreme

• Government should promote agriculture

• Power shared by all male landowners

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The election of 1796 resulted in John Adams becoming the ___ President of the United States.

• 2nd

• 4th

• 67th

• 3rd

Open Ended

List 1 - 2 demands made by the French agents during the XYZ Affair?

Open Ended

The Sedition Act allowed for the arrest of newspaper writers who printed bad things about Adams and the Federalists. This was seen as a violation of the ___ Amendment.

Open Ended

Based on the electoral map and vote breakdown, what does the 1800 election reveal about regional political support in the United States? (Which political party appears to have the most support?)

Multiple Choice

Who appoints Judges?

• Congress

• The People

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

Multiple Choice

Did William Marbury get his job?

• Yes the supreme court gave it to him
• No he was not allowed to have it
• Yes but the supreme court did not have the power to give it to him
• No he decided he did not want it anymore

Multiple Choice

The boundaries of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

• South to the Rio Grande River
• North to Canada
• West of Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains
• East from the Ohio River to New York

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Louisiana Purchase decreased the size of the United States by half.

• The Louisiana Purchase only gave the US a claim to the port of New Orleans. No other land was included in the purchase.

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

• The Louisiana Purchase gave more land to the French.

Multiple Choice

What doubled the size of the US?

• Mexico
• Canada Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase
• California Purchase

Multiple Choice

Who served as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark during their expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Meriwether Lewis

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?

• She made maps of the Louisiana Territory.
• She took care of Clark's children.
• She helped guide them through the unfamiliar land.
• She collected rocks, plants, and animals for them.

Multiple Choice

How did the Embargo Act of 1807 and the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 impact American trade and lead to future conflicts?

• They strengthened the U.S. economy and improved relations with England and France.

• They devastated American shipping and trade, led to widespread smuggling, and contributed to the War of 1812.

• They had no significant impact on the U.S. economy or foreign relations.

• They only affected trade with Spain and Portugal.